Forestry technician
Sonya Lucatero and Chris Pennington, timber sales administrators on the Tahoe National Forest check in with a contractor. (USDA Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt)
The Forest Service is around 30,000 employees strong and requires a wide variety of professions to get the job done — to care for the land and serve people, that is.There are foresters, rangeland management specialists, social…
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Veteran found “home” in Forest Service
Louis Haynes was once a scout platoon leader in Operation Desert Storm with K Troop 3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, which advanced into Kuwait and Iraq days after this photo was taken in 1990. Hayes used his skills and experience from being an Army veteran to later serve in the Forest Service. (Photo…
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Policy Report: Feb. 8, 2022
Welcome to the FS Policy Report! Our goal is to provide weekly updates on Agency policy actions, including directives and regulations.
Recently issued directives:
FSM 6475 - Commuter Choices Subsidy Benefit Program (1/31/2022)
Updates the authority section to include provisions of the Tax Cuts…
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Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program
The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program is designed to enhance and develop future leaders in wildland firefighting. As an apprentice, you’ll receive pay as you complete a 3,000 hour on-the-job training program at a residential wildland fire academy. The Forest Service covers all training costs. When you complete the program, you’ll have journey-level status as a wildland firefighter.…
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Missoula Smokejumpers - Employment
What We’re Looking For
Smokejumpers come from all over the country and from many different backgrounds. Several common characteristics of successful smokejumpers include a high level of motivation, a ood work ethic, excellent physical fitness, a passion to protect and restore public lands, and a willingness to challenge themselves and others.
MINIMUM work experience must include:
Qualifying…